Forge
Aug 2011 · Simon and Schuster
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“One of the best novels they have ever read.” —Kirkus Reviews
Curzon navigates the dangers of being a runaway slave in this keenly felt second novel in in the historical middle grade The Seeds of America trilogy from acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson.
Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future.
The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free.
And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley Forge—against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.
Curzon navigates the dangers of being a runaway slave in this keenly felt second novel in in the historical middle grade The Seeds of America trilogy from acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson.
Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future.
The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free.
And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley Forge—against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.
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January 2, 2011
I must say that Anderson has never disappointed me when it comes to her writing. This is no exception. I had my thoughts on how this book would be. I thought it would continue with the escape from the first one but in reality, it did not. This book had so many twist and turns that I lost count. I enjoy the action, the adventure, the romance, and the historical accuracy within the pages. This is a great American novel about how America was becoming America. A great read and a definite recommendation for anyone who enjoys history.
Anna Romanishan
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July 8, 2014
This is the next book.I haven't read it but my friends have and I've read the first book which was talking about two sisters who have lost their parents to small pox and fight for their freedom.THAT WAS AWESOME.CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS ONE BECAUSE ITS THE NEXT BOOK!!!!!
Christian Bridges
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February 20, 2014
This book is amazing!! I love how it alludes to Mattie in the book fever 1793. I couldn't put my tablet down after starting this!! Laurie halse Anderson has written yet another great book! I can't wait for ashes to be available on the Google play store!
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About the author
Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. She’s twice been a National Book Award finalist, for Chains and Speak; Chains also received the 2009 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Laurie was chosen for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award and received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2023, presented to her by the Crown Princess of Sweden. She lives in Pennsylvania, and you can follow her adventures on X (previously known as Twitter) @HalseAnderson or visit her at MadWomanintheForest.com.
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